Pre-Marriage Application

1. Health Screening

What Will Be Tested?

• Mandatory Screening: HIV testing is required for all individuals planning to get married.
• Encouraged Screening: Testing for common transmissible or genetic blood diseases such as Hepatitis and Thalassemia.

When Should I Get the Health Screening Done?

• Validity: HIV test reports are valid for 6 months from the date of the test.
• Renewal: If the report expires within 6 months, the test must be repeated.

Where Can It Be Done?

• Health Facilities: Health screening can be conducted at government clinics (Klinik Kesihatan).
• Reference: For a list of government clinics providing HIV screening in WPKL, refer to the relevant health department.

What Happens If the HIV Test Is Positive?

• Counseling: Positive results lead to referral to the District Islamic Religious Office (PAID) for counseling.
• Marriage Continuation: The marriage application can proceed despite health implications.
• Follow-Up: Regular medical follow-up with a family medicine physician and an infectious disease specialist is required.

2. Pre-Marital Courses

Who Must Attend?

• General Requirement: All couples are required to attend pre-marital courses.
• Exemptions: May vary by state law. Examples for Federal Territories:
  • Those who have been previously married.
  • Males above 45 years old and females over 40 years old.
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
  • Foreigners.

Steps:

• Application: Available online at SPPIM Pre-Marital Course Application.
• Certification: A certificate of completion is required for the marriage application.

Marriage Application

STEP 1: Fill Out Relevant Forms (Online/Physical)

• Form Acquisition:
  • For SPPIM-enabled locations: Available online.
  • For other states: Collect from the respective state religious department (Jabatan Agama Islam).
• Submission: Forms can be filled out by either one of the couple.
• Online Submission: Required if wedding is in an SPPIM state but applicants reside elsewhere.
• Deadline: Submit forms within 90 days of the wedding date.

STEP 2: Gather Relevant Supporting Documents

• General Supporting Documents:
  • For Citizens:
    • Photocopy of MyKad or MyPR for both applicants.
    • Photocopy of birth certificates for both applicants.
    • Pre-Marital Course Certificate (MBKPPI).
    • HIV health screening results for both applicants.
    • Original and photocopy of divorce or death certificates (if applicable).
    • Employer verification letter or self-declaration (for males).
    • Conversion to Islam letter (for new Muslim converts).
    • Support letters from Police Department or Army (if applicable).
  • For Non-Citizens:
    • Photocopy of passport pages with personal details, latest arrival date in Malaysia, and valid visa/pass.
    • Supporting letter from the embassy of the country of origin.
    • Letter from Immigration Department verifying marriage registration permit.
    • Confirmation of wali (guardian) attendance or supporting letter from relevant authorities (if female).

STEP 3: Verification by Registrar Officer

• Verification Process:
  • Present and submit supporting documents for verification.
  • Specific Offices:
    • Johor: Pejabat Kadi Daerah
    • Terengganu: Pejabat Agama Daerah
    • Other areas: Penolong Pendaftar Nikah, Cerai dan Rujuk (NCR) at the local mosque.
• Wedding Permit: Issued upon verification, valid for 90 days.

Special Applications Requiring Court Orders/Permissions:

• Polygamy
• Underage Marriage
• Janda Berhias
• Wali Hakim/Raja
• Wali Enggan

STEP 4: Wedding Day (Akad Nikah)

• Solemnization: The assigned Registrar will be present during the wedding day.